2013 Vauxhall Mokka MOT pass rate: 68.5% (37,039 tests)
Is the 2013 Mokka getting worse?
Pass rate of 2013-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 70.4% -4.3 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 67.6% -5.6 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 67.6% -4.6 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2013 Mokka
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 10,648 | 36.8% |
| 2 | Steering | 3,779 | 13.1% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3,717 | 12.8% |
| 4 | Brakes | 3,713 | 12.8% |
| 5 | Tyres | 2,736 | 9.5% |
| 6 | Visibility | 1,681 | 5.8% |
All Mokka years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2,331 | 67.2% | -4.0 pts | 86,405 |
| 2013 (this page) | 37,039 | 68.5% | -4.8 pts | 82,126 |
| 2014 | 93,516 | 71.6% | -4.2 pts | 71,520 |
| 2015 | 127,094 | 73.1% | -5.6 pts | 61,168 |
| 2016 | 118,230 | 74.0% | -7.4 pts | 54,010 |
| 2017 | 108,610 | 77.4% | -6.6 pts | 46,562 |
| 2018 | 93,632 | 81.4% | -4.9 pts | 38,827 |
| 2019 | 65,656 | 86.5% | -1.9 pts | 31,487 |
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FAQs
Is a 2013 Vauxhall Mokka reliable?
2013-registered examples passed 68.5% of their MOT tests (37,039 tests, 2023–2025), -4.8 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 13 years old with a median 82,126 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2013 Mokka?
The median tested example shows 82,126 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2013 Mokka?
In this cohort petrols pass 70.8% of tests against 66.9% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.